Connectivity

Op-Ed: Social media as a tool for professional development at sea

By Josephine Le, founder of The Hood Platform

Over the past 30 years, we have witnessed first-hand the global embrace of digitalization. Things that were once physical and paper-based are now electronic, transportation is becoming automated, and communication is no longer just face-to-face.

While the social media aspect of digitalization was slightly slower to be welcomed, people are now beginning to see how it can be utilized for career advancement, income, and much more.

Ridding the old social...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/op-ed-social-media-as-a-tool-for-professional-development-at-sea/

European Federation of Inland Ports calls for a Stronger EU Transport Budget to Ensure Connectivity, Sustainability, and Resilience

Turi Fiorito

The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has joined with over 45 European organisations to call on the General Affairs and Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers to preserve and strengthen a dedicated European transport funding instrument in the future EU budget. The letter “A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget” highlights the role of a modern connected transport network in the success of the European Single Market.

Inland Ports: The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/05/european-federation-of-inland-ports-calls-for-a-stronger-eu-transport-budget-to-ensure-connectivity-sustainability-and-resilience/

VTT “hops” 5G out to sea

On land, 5G technology has transformed communications, providing high-speed data transfer and minimal latency. However, delivering these benefits at sea has remained challenging, and connectivity has traditionally been limited to urban coastal regions. Now, though, the VTT Technical Research Center of Finland and its partners in the 5G-ROUTES project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, have successfully trialed a so-called multi-hop solution near Turku, Finland, extending coverage up to...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/vtt-hops-5g-out-to-sea/

Op-Ed: Is the future autonomous shipping?

By Susan Riitala and Thor Maalouf

Autonomous ships hold immense potential to transform and enhance the efficiency of global supply chains by streamlining operations and reducing human error. Their ability to operate continuously and integrate with other automated systems offers a new level of precision and reliability in the movement of goods. Additionally, their ability to adjust routes dynamically based on real-time data, such as weather patterns or port congestion, can lead to smoother, more...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-ed-is-the-future-autonomous-shipping/

K-Line to start trials of Inmarsat’s NexusWave

Japanese shipping giant K-Line (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.) said today that it is to trial Inmarsat Maritime’s new network service NexusWave on its fleet, with trials beginning this month.

Inmarsat launches new NexusWave connectivity service

Launched in May this year, NexusWave is a bonded multi-dimensional network, offering high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, global coverage, and a “secure by design” infrastructure for office-like and home-like experiences.The service seamlessly...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/k-line-to-start-trials-of-inmarsats-nexuswave/

Seafarers face inadequate internet access

A recent study on seafarers’ working and living conditions reveals significant deficiencies, especially in crucial areas like internet access, which is increasingly vital.

The report, titled “Social Impact Report” by Idwal, a British company specializing in ship inspections, evaluates ten key aspects of seafarers’ well-being, such as accommodation, connectivity, health, and recreation. It highlights substantial gaps between industry promises and the actual conditions experienced by crew members.

https://maritime-professionals.com/seafarers-face-inadequate-internet-access/

Inmarsat launches new NexusWave connectivity service

Inmarsat Maritime has launched NexusWave, a new service, underpinned by a “bonded” multi-dimensional network to delivers high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, global coverage, and a “secure by design” infrastructure.

Delivered by a single provider, NexusWave is a fully managed service that seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real time – Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO) services, and, as available, coastal LTE service – with an additional layer of L-band for...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/inmarsat-launches-new-nexuswave-connectivity-service/

Seaspan Corporation rolls out Starlink fleetwide

SpaceX’s Starlink LEO satellite connectivity continues to make inroads into the maritime satcom market. Vancouver, B.C, based containership leasing giant Seaspan Corporation reports that it has completed a groundbreaking initiative to equip its entire fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey.

As of March 31, 2024, Seaspan’s operating fleet consisted of 165 vessels, with an additional 23 vessels under...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/seaspan-corporation-rolls-out-starlink-fleetwide/

OSG rolls out Starlink fleetwide

Tampa, Fla., headquartered Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE:OSG) is joining the growing number of shipowners worldwide rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service fleetwide.

OSG says its decision marks a pioneering moment for Jones Act and U.S.-flag shipping and that, since the market introduction of Starlink’s Global Maritime service earlier this year, its IT department has worked to substantially complete installation of Starlink equipment on every vessel in the fleet of OSG...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/osg-rolls-out-starlink-fleetwide/

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